Morning journal and courier., 1887-06-13
CuILDREN,s DAY
Observed at the First M. E Church-A Success-Praise Service I'm the Eve. mInG

Observed at the First M. E. Church-A Suceess-Praise Service i'm the Eve- ming.
 Children's day at the First M. E. church was an interesting event. The exercises were held in the afternoon and attracted large congregation. The children of the Sunday school occupied the front seats of the church.
 The choir was made up of scholars from the Sunday school, under the direction of Miss Ki1schner. They were Miss Alice John- son, Miss Hattie Hunter, Miss Rathgeber, Miss Helen Lantz, Miss Bradley, and Messrs. Baldwin and Ferry. The singing was excel lent and reflected credit upon the leader, Miss Kirschner.
 The chancel was generously and tastefully adorned with flowers of many different kinds. In the center of the church was suspended large basket overfowing with garlands and wreaths.
 The exercises opened with the song ''Let us Praise Him. by the school, followed by responsive reading. The hymn "Bless the Lord" was sung by the congregation, and then "Spring Flowers" by the school.
 "The Gospel of the Flowers" was nicely sung by Arthur Kirschner, Newell Ferry, Alice Marsh, Fannie Marsh, Bessie Bradley and Clara Thompson, the infant class re- spending in the chorus. George Bartholo- mew, Grace Beebe and May Allen told about tsthe use of flowers" in a recitation neatly rendered.
 Superintendent Baldwin referred to those of the school who have died since the last children's day. They were Miss Lawonene Weed, Miss Josie Beach, Miss Edith Morri- son, Samuel Monroe and Anson Swift. Then followed the memorial service by Miss Cald-
 noSe Ror,1 Miss Mamie Dardell and Miss Helen Lantz, with recitations. It was we'll done, espe- cially the part taken by Miss Hunter.
 A solo rendered by Miss Alice Johnson of the choir was excellent, and showed that she has an unusually fine soprano voice full and sweet. Miss Johnson and Miss Hunter sang a duet, the latter taking the alto part, which was well done.
 The pastor of the church, Rev. MT. Chap man, made the address on 'Children's Day and the Flowers" which was very brief, as he said he wanted to give those present time to get home and return in time for the even- ing praise service. Mir. Chapman referred to the beauty of the flowers and to what good thoughts they brought forth. He said that children's day was never found fault with, although nearly everybody else in the>ehurch was He referred to the many churches which now observe that day and of it's in- creased popularity.
 There were also responsive readings ana songs by the choir. Children's day at the First M. E. church had been a success.
 In the evening there was song service. The choir, which is under the leadership of Professor Bonney, consists of Miss Louise Southworth, Miss Louise Dainker, William s. Cooke and Professor Charles Bonney. W. E. Baldwin is the efficient organist. The singing by Miss Southworth was excellent, as was also that by the whole choir. The fols lowing was rendered by the choir: The Strain Upraise. se.................. Sullivan Gloria Patri .......................... Danke Te Deum Laudamus, B minor. Buck The King of Love My Shepherd Is ........ .Gounod